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On the recordJune 8, 2006
Well, the amount for Armenia, as is being explained to me by the chairman, is about 7 percent. So if I said 7 million, then I misspoke out of MFM. But the total impact, as I understand it, of the taking of the 250, about 50 percent would be to lose the 68 million that was intended to be sent to Armenia for the border security. The CHAIRMAN. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. Blumenauer). The question was taken; and the Chairman announced that the noes appeared to have it.
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John Parker Sweeney
New York
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